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Photo of the publication cover. Rabies Manual for Investigation Zoonotic Diseases - Help May 1, 2013

Provides all the information required to investigate rabies cases including a summary of the disease, agent details, mode of transmission, period of communicability, incubation period, diagnosis, prophylaxis, surveillance, control measures, and more.



Photo of the publication cover. Salmonella Prevention Poster Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing February 27, 2013

Poster that reminds people to wash their hands after touching a duckling or a chick.



Photo of the publication cover. Plague Fact Sheet Zoonotic Diseases - Help February 7, 2013

This fact sheet explains what the plague is, how people get it, common forms of plague, how to protect yourself, and more.

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Photo of the publication cover. Plague Prevention Pamphlet Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing February 7, 2013

This helpful pamphlet provides a wealth of information about plague. It explains the three forms of plague, how it is spread, that it is curable if treated in time, how to prevent it, and more.



Photo of the publication cover. West Nile Virus Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing Recommendations Zoonotic Diseases - Help September 20, 2012

Surveillance by the New Mexico Department of Health, physicians, veterinarians and local mosquito control agencies continues to demonstrate yearly West Nile virus activity in many New Mexico counties. Female mosquitoes can over-winter and remain infected with the virus so it is expected that WNV will perpetuate but at varying levels each year depending on environmental conditions.



Photo of the publication cover. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Zoonotic Diseases - General November 22, 2011

Fact sheet about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus.



Photo of the publication cover. MRSA for Human Medical Practitioners Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing November 22, 2011

Fact sheet brochure about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus for human medical practitioners.



Photo of the publication cover. MRSA for Pet Owners Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing November 22, 2011

Fact sheet brochure about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus for pet owners.



Photo of the publication cover. MRSA for Veterinarians Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing November 22, 2011

Fact sheet brochure about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus for veterinarians.



Photo of the publication cover. Removing Animal Heads for Rabies Testing Zoonotic Diseases - Guide June 20, 2011

Whenever possible, local animal control officers should be involved when an animal bite or potential rabies exposure occurs. Animal control may be contacted to assist with head removal for rabies testing and to ensure the head is shipped for testing appropriately and in a timely manner.



Photo of the publication cover. Rabies Submission Form for Veterinarians Zoonotic Diseases - Form June 20, 2011

Veterinarians should use this form to submit specimens to the State Laboratory Division for testing.



Photo of the publication cover. Plague Brochure Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing June 2, 2011

Fact sheet brochure about the plague.



Photo of the publication cover. Plague Information for Veterinarians Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a gram-negative bacterium that is endemic to most of the western United States. Epizootics of plague occur in wild rodents (rock squirrels, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, chipmunks, wood rats, and others) and most people acquire plague by the bite of an infectious rodent flea.



Photo of the publication cover. Psittacosis Checklist for Pet Stores Zoonotic Diseases - Help June 2, 2011

Psittacosis (parrot fever) is a bacterial infection of humans resulting from exposure to infected birds, usually psittacine birds (e.g., cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws). The infection in birds is called avian chlamydiosis. Healthy appearing birds can be infected and shed the bacteria when stressed, causing infection of other species of birds (e.g., finches, canaries, and doves) housed in the same environment.



Photo of the publication cover. Psittacosis Checklist for Pet Owners Zoonotic Diseases - Help June 2, 2011

Psittacosis (parrot fever) is a bacterial infection of humans resulting from exposure to infected birds, usually psittacine birds (e.g., cockatiels, parakeets, parrots, and macaws). The infection in birds is called avian chlamydiosis. Healthy appearing birds can be infected and shed the bacteria when stressed, causing infection of other species of birds (e.g., finches, canaries, and doves) housed in the same environment.



Photo of the publication cover. Chlamydiosis in Birds Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Chlamydiosis, formerly called ornithosis, and most commonly known to physicians as psittacosis, or (lay terminology) parrot fever, is an infrequent disease of many bird species and is caused by the organism Chlamydophila psittaci. Owners should be fully informed of the implications for their pet birds and the potential for transmission to humans.



Photo of the publication cover. Psittacosis Information Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection of humans that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems. It is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci.



Photo of the publication cover. Human Rabies Vaccine Pamphlet Zoonotic Diseases - Marketing June 2, 2011

Fact sheet about rabies in humans.



Photo of the publication cover. Human Rabies Prevention Zoonotic Diseases - General June 2, 2011

These recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices update the previous recommendations on human rabies prevention and reflect the status of rabies and anti-rabies biologics in the United States.



Photo of the publication cover. Packaging & Shipping of Specimens for Rabies Testing Zoonotic Diseases - Guide June 2, 2011

These guidelines are for the shipping of average dog, cat, fox and skunk specimens. Because of the varying size of animals, specimens submitted for rabies testing may require the use of larger or different containers and bags.

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